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Review: VirtualDVD mounts drives well, but it's not very friendly for rookie users

VirtualDVD offers an easy way to turn ISO images into emulators and custom operating systems. However, it doesn't make itself too clear for users who are new to the dance. If you already know what you're doing, this download will help you do it in no time. If you don't, you might want to search elsewhere for a program with more instructions.

When you open this program, it seems like nothing happens at first. However, this program constantly runs in your system tray, so you won't be able to access it through the normal means. You … Read more

Review: Found locates files across your computer and personal cloud storage

Found for Mac provides an alternative to OS X's built-in Spotlight feature, offering well-organized search results, full-size previews of files, and the ability to search personal cloud storage services. However, items like mail messages, folders, and calendar events are excluded, and cloud storage search doesn't feature Apple's own iCloud offering.

Installation of Found for Mac goes easily via the App Store, but the initial setup is rather frustrating. There is no option for simply selecting your home folder and indexing all your files, which Found does not support. During setup, once a folder is selected you cannot … Read more

Review: PhotoTribe creates a shared photo network with intuitive controls

PhotoTribe creates a personalized network of individuals with whom you can share photos and videos from your mobile device, all of it done very smoothly. While other apps allow you to share images and videos easily, few offer the kind of security and personalization that PhotoTribe does. While it is necessary for every member of the Tribe to have a PhotoTribe membership, the benefits are numerous.

The first step in using PhotoTribe is to create your account--you can either sign up directly or log in with Facebook. From there, you can create a new Tribe, decide who can add people … Read more

Review: RegSeeker will help you clean up your files

RegSeeker offers a powerful registry cleaner, but it's marred by a complex layout and rather slow performance. The program has a plain menu, takes forever to clean your files, and then doesn't really give you any statistics about what it's doing. You have to babysit it to make the most out of it, too. It's still better than cleaning these files manually, but not by much.

When you're installing the program, it tries to hit you with the Delta toolbar. Make sure you deselect all of the boxes, as deselecting only the main box still … Read more

Review: Bump is the ultimate file transfer and sharing tool for your iPhone

Bump manages to not only make sharing files fun, but also it streamlines the process of moving files between your phone and computer in a way that few could have dreamed up. While most of the functions in Bump are based on its illustrative name, there are numerous other options built into the app--far more than you can sort through in your first sitting.

Bump does a lot. Its core functionality is to transfer files between phones and computers. The interface for doing so is intuitive, and even a bit astounding. Simply tap the phone to the spacebar on your … Read more

Review: Edit and join audio clips fast and easy with MP3 Cutter Joiner Free

MP3 Cutter Joiner Free cuts your audio files into clips and joins them together with equal ease. You can use it to remove blank spaces, extract clips to use as ringtones and notifications, and even create quick homemade mash-ups. If a clip's too big, MP3 Cutter Joiner can cut it down to size. If you need to string a bunch of files together to play as one, it can do that, too. MP3 Cutter Joiner also converts audio files, individually or in batches, and applies various effects. It can join multiple files of different formats and bit rates, and … Read more

Review: Create magazine-style photos with InstaMag - Magazine Collage

This app gives you the chance to be the star of a magazine--a really poor magazine, but a magazine nonetheless! InstaMag - Magazine Collage automatically organizes a few of your pictures into a spread, but it looks terrible. You won't want to share anything this collage app makes.

This app is designed to present your photos as if they were in a magazine spread. InstaMag - Magazine Collage only supports collages with four photos-- you can't have more or less. You can't move where the photos sit on the digital page, either. In fact, the only thing … Read more

Review: Create drive backups and clones with Get Backup for Mac

Get Backup for Mac's well-designed menu and useful features make it a good tool for system and file backups. With more and more information stored on your computer, the need for utilities for backing up important information stored on systems has increased, and this app has some nice options.

Despite the fact that the program is freeware, additional functions are available if the user chooses to purchase a special license. Get Backup for Mac opened quickly after being dragged into the Applications folder. The program's main menu was appropriately designed with clear graphics indicating the main buttons. Technical … Read more

Review: EagleEyes(Lite+) lets you monitor your business, remotely

EagleEyes(Lite+) lets you monitor your business remotely, but it's really limited in its reach. EagleEyes won't let you view cameras from any old manufacturer, but it's a decent app to have if you use a specific type of surveillance software.

EagleEyes only works with AVTech surveillance equipment, so look for another app if you don't use that. If you do use AVTech, this app gives you enough features and seamless operation in the free version. If you want full control, you'll need to pay $5 for the pro version. Either way, setup is easy. … Read more

Review: Spell Checker for Android works well, but has its limits

Spell Checker for Android checks for spelling errors and helps you edit any text, but the free version of the app supports ads and comes with a character limit.

Since it's less than 1MB, Spell Checker for Android downloads quickly and installation is hassle free. The user interface is clean, well designed, and very intuitive. The app offers simple but effective features, including speech recognition. When the user clicks on the microphone, they can speak, and the device will translate the sound into text. The app is free but comes with a 180-character limit and non-intrusive ads. The PRO … Read more